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Security beefed up in Delhi amid rising India-Pak tensions
The Delhi government has also banned its employees from going on leave until further orders.
Security has been tightened in Delhi mid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. On Thursday, a Pakistani drone attack was thwarted leading to loud explosions, sirens and blackouts in several border districts in India.
Police officials were seen regulating traffic and asking people to vacate the road around C-Hexagon, India Gate, on Thursday night. However, police officials said that the move was part of routine traffic regulation exercise generally carried out in the area.
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“Security has been heightened across the city. We have increased night patrolling and DCPs have been told to neutralise any suspicious activity,” said a senior police official.
The Delhi government has also banned its employees from going on leave until further orders.
Security beefed up in national capital
Special police commissioners of all zones are holding meetings with deputy commissioners of all 15 districts in the national capital.
Security personnel have increased vigilance at malls, markets, metro stations, airports, residential areas, hotels and other crowded locations.
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Bomb Disposal Squads have also carried out anti-sabotage checks at several locations. Police checks at the borders of the national capital have been ramped up, with vehicles coming to Delhi being checked.
"All DCPs are actively monitoring law and order in their areas. They have already briefed their officers like ACPs and SHOs. DCPs are personally monitoring their area and Delhi Police is ready to deal with any kind of situation," an official told PTI.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Abhishek Dhania stated, "As part of ongoing anti-terror measures, the police conducted a thorough security inspection at the Mayur Vihar Phase-1 Metro Station, a vital public installation. During the visit, CISF personnel were briefed, and a focused coordination meeting was held."
He added, “The station is secured with 41 operational CCTV cameras monitoring every critical point. In each shift, 7 male and 2 female CISF personnel remain deployed to ensure robust, round-the-clock security. This will ensure the safety of the commuters.”
Additional security personnel have been deployed at vital locations like New Delhi, central Delhi, the cantonment area, and the IGI Airport. Police are also monitoring social media platforms for potential threats.
